Among his notable film performances, Erik portrayed Wally Cleaver in the 1997 feature film adaptation of Leave It to Beaver, alongside Christopher McDonald and Janine Turner. However, one of his most widely recognized roles came in the 2001 Disney film The Princess Diaries, where he played Josh Bryant, a popular high school student and love interest of the main character, played by Anne Hathaway.
Erik is also noted for his distinctive voice, which led to several notable voice acting roles in animated films and series. He voiced the character of Sid Phillips in Pixar’s Toy Story (1995) and reprised his voice work in related Disney projects. Other prominent voice roles include appearances in Tarzan (1999), The Legend of Tarzan (2001), and the Recess franchise, including Recess: School’s Out and Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street, both released in 2001.
His television appearances extended into dramatic and comedic series such as 8 Simple Rules (2002), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), and reality-based programming like The Mole (2004).
Erik is the son of Susan and Volker Von Detten and has three sisters: Andrea, Britta, and Dolly. Known for his modest and grounded personality, Erik enjoys reading literature, with James and the Giant Peach and The Catcher in the Rye being listed among his favorite books. He is also passionate about landscape photography and traveling.
Though popularly followed by fans and previously active on social media platforms like Twitter, Erik maintains a relatively private personal life. As of the latest public information, he is married and has children, contrary to earlier claims of being single. He reportedly values meaningful conversations and prefers genuine connections over superficial encounters.
With a career spanning over two decades, Erik Von Detten has built a legacy as a prominent child actor and voice talent. His estimated net worth is approximately $2 million, reflecting the lasting impact of his varied contributions to television, film, and animation.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 3 Oct, 1982 |
| Age: | 37 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television actor Film actor Voice actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | San Diego |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
